Sears 153.333000 Owner's Manual

Sears 153.333000 Owner's Manual

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Gas Water Heater
Owners Manual
NOT FOR USE IN
MOBILE
HOMES
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING
ONLY
NOT SUITABLE
FOR SPACE HEATING
MODEl- NUMBERS"
153333000
30 Gal High Altitude
153,333030
30 Gal.
I $3,333031
30 GaL
153333100
40 Gal, High Altitude
153.333130
40 Gal
153333131
40 Gal.
153,333530
50 Gal
153.333531
50 Gal,
Installation
+ Operation
+ Repair Parts
For
WARNING:
If the information
in these
instructions
are not followed
exactly,
a
fire or explosion may result, causin_ prop-
erty damage, personal inJury or dea_ti.
-Do
not store or use gasoline
or other
flammab!e
vapors
and
liquid.s
in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
i Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical
switch; do
not useany phone in your building.
Immediately
call your
gas supplier
from a neighbor's
phone.
Follow
the
I_as supplier s instructions.
• rf you can not reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
-Installation
and service
must be per-
formed
by a qualified installer,
service
agency or the gas supplier.
tv AN ODORANT
IS ADDED TO THE C AS
Your Safe
usED BY THIS W ATER
.EATER
I
WARNING
Improper
installation,
adjustment,
alter-
atmn,
service
or maintenance
can cause
DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY,
OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Refer to this manu-
al for assistance or consult the local Sears
Service
Center
or gas utility
for further
information.
..........
WARNING
t
Flammabl_e vapors
may be drawn
by air
currents
from
other
areas
of the struc-
ture t ° this appliance.
WARNING
READ
THE GENERAL
SAFETY SECTION
BEGINNING
ON
INSIDE
COVER
AND
THEN
THIS
ENTIRE
MANUAL
BEFORE
INSTALLING
OR
OPERATING
THIS
WATER HEATER.
Save this Manual
for Future Reference.
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  • Page 1 BY THIS W ATER .EATER WARNING Improper installation, atmn, service or maintenance DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY PROPERTY DAMAGE. al for assistance or consult the local Sears Service Center or gas utility in the information. currents from other WARNING Flammabl_e vapors may be drawn ture t °...
  • Page 2 Improper installation, adiustment0 alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY PROPERTY DAMAGE_ Refer to this manual for assistance or consult your local Sears Service Center for further information. WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with...
  • Page 3 The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Under no circum- stances is the manufacturer or Sears to be hetd liable for any water damagein connection with this water heater.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Safety ... Table of Contents ... Introduction ... Specifications ... Preparing for the New Installation ... Materials and Basic Tools Needed ... Materials Needed ... Basic Tools ... Removing the Old Water Heater ... Locating the New Water Heater ... Facts to Consider About Location ...
  • Page 5: Preparing For The New Installation

    3, If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the Sears Service Center 4. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent...
  • Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    EXPANSION TANKS FOR HEATER GAS CON- THERMAL EXPANSION NECTOR WITH CONDITIONS AVAILABLE FITTINGS IN 2 GALLON AND .5 GALLON CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS Willr _IltlEI SERVICE CENTERES *l'llJ_l WATER HEATER HEAT TRAPS HELP REDUCE HEAT LOSS DUE TO THERMAL SYPHONING be purchased...
  • Page 7 OTurn gas supply to ItOFF _" WARNING If the main gas line shutoff valve serv- I ing all gas appliances is used, also shut I "OFF" the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appfiances shut aOFF" until the I water heater installation is completed.
  • Page 8: Locating The New Water Heater

    Sears store. Such a drain pan must be not greMer than lY_ inches deep, have a mini- mum length and width of at least 2 inches greater than...
  • Page 9: Combustion Air And Ventilation For Appliances Located In Unconfined Spaces

    Combustion Air and Ventilation for Appliances Located in Unconfined Spaces Unco_,fined Space is a space whose volume is not Jessthan 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour of the aggregateinput rating of all appliances installed in that space_Roomscommunicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space In unconfined spacesin buildings, infiltration may be adequate...
  • Page 10 Contact the local utility or local Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. NOTE: To protect a_ainst untimely...
  • Page 11 Temperature-Pressure WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressure relief valve certi- fied by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that main- tains periodic inspection of production or materials_ as meeting the requirements and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANS1 Z21.22 and the code...
  • Page 12: Filling The Water Heater

    Standard ANSI Z21.68 (ANSI Z21_66 & 67, respectively, cover electrically and mechanically actuated vent dampers). Before installation of any vent damper, consult the local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information. --WARNING To insure properventing of this gas-firedwater heater,the...
  • Page 13: Gas Piping

    Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT: 1_Check the gas lines for leaks, a Use a soapy water solution, DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b Brush the soapy water solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings.
  • Page 14 5,500 feet, the input rat- ing must be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level. Contact your local Sears Service Center or gas utility for further information WARNING I The appliance and its gas connection must be leak test- ed bef(_replacing the appliance in operation.
  • Page 15 ,'WARNING BEFORE LIGHTING [PROPANE (LP.) HEATERS]: Propane (L.P.) gas is heavier Should there be a leak in the system, the gas will settle near theground. Basements, crawl areas under mobile homes (even when closets and areas below ground level will serve as pockets for the accumulation of this gas.
  • Page 16 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliancehas a pilot whichmust be lightedby hand,Whenlightingthepilot,follow theseinstructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smellall aroundtheappliance area for gas.
  • Page 17 Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc, This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120 °...
  • Page 18: Start Up Conditions

    Expansion tanks are available for ordering through the Sears Service Center. Contact the local plumbing and/or the Sears Service Center for assistance in control-...
  • Page 19: Air" In Hot Water Faucets

    8 The cold water inlet temperature may be colder during the winter months_ It will take longer to heat the water and seem like less hot water. 9 If you cannot find what is wrong, call the Sears Service Center. WATER IS TOO 1.
  • Page 20: Venting System Inspection

    If the burner needs to be removed for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct...
  • Page 21: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation

    In these cases Mag Erad(part no 3515) can be used to help remove the sediment deposits, ordered from the Sears Service Center For ordering, refer to the "Repair Parts" section Relief Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures°...
  • Page 22 "ON" gas to the water healer. Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has condensed out of the combustion products° This is caused by a problem in the vent, Contact the Sears Service Center° *Condensation...
  • Page 24 ECONOMIZER 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333000 30 Gal_ High Altitude 153.333030 30 Gal. 153.333031 30 Gal. 153_333100 40 Gah High Altitude 153.333130 40 Gal. i---- 17 i...
  • Page 25 SearsService Center, Be sure to provide all per- tinent facts when you call or visit. All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and Most Searsstores MOD,EL NUMBERS 153.333000 153.333030 t53.333031 153.333100 153.333130...
  • Page 26 ECONOMIZER _ 5 GAS WATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS: 153.333131 40 Gal. !53_333530 50 Ga|_ 153.333531 50 Gal.
  • Page 27 SearsService Center Be sure to provide all per- tinent facts when you call or visit All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and Most Searsstores ... MODEL NUMBERS 153.333t31 _153.333S30 153.333531...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY ON TANKS THAT LEAK After one year and through 5 years from the date of purchase, if a leak occurs in the tank, Sears will furnish a new current model water heater of equal capacity and quality You will be charged for installation If the water heater is subiected to commercial, institutional, warranty coverage for tanks that leak is effective for 2 years from the date of purchase.

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